Game Boy Advance SP Repairs

Just going to try fixing some salvage SP boards for other builds.

Need assistance troubleshooting? I don't offer one on one tech support but you can try self-help with the wiki: https://gameboy.github.io/
If you need more help than that, I'd recommend joining one of the many discord servers linked there and posting in the various troubleshooting channels. I do not respond to emails or DMs with troubleshooting requests.

I use a handy and free open source test suite for both GB and GBA -- 240p-test-mini. They are both very good for checking alignment, aspect ratio, color reproduction, and other aspects with aftermarket screen kits: https://github.com/pinobatch/240p-tes...

I also use mattcurrie's ROM pack for testing colors and scrolling on aftermarket screen kits: https://mattcurrie.com/gb-lcd-tests.zip

My last test ROM is a leaked internal Nintendo test tool called "AGS Aging". This ROM can be used to verify the SoC is working properly and can be used to fine tune OEM LCDs. I cannot link it but if you search that string, you just might find a link on TCRF.

I continually record both brightness and power usage of all the screen kits I test. Take a look at my continuously updated spreadsheet to look at the raw data: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wUs...

Confused/intimidated by the sheer number of backlight kits now? I don’t blame you. I had to create a wiki article just to keep everything straight myself. Here's a link to that page if you want to have a look at all the different kits: https://gameboy.github.io/wiki/backli...

Tools I regularly use (and recommend)
Fine point tweezers - Engineer PTN-03: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/produ...
Mini power supply - Miniware MDP-XP: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/produ...
Solder sucker - Engineer SS-02: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/colle...
Cheapo 6" digital caliper: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/colle...

Soldering Supplies
MiniWare TS80P Soldering Iron: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/colle...
Tips for TS80P (J02 and K4): https://retrogamerepairshop.com/colle...
Other soldering supplies: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/colle...
Through Hole solder practice kit: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/colle...
Surface mount solder practice kit: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/colle...

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